In this issue:

1. From the Editor - Doug-Kazu
2. Next Generation Molecular Diagnostic Assays for MS and Other Demyelinating Diseases
3. A primary care guide to Transverse Myelitis
4. Revised diagnostic critera for neuromyelitis optica
5. Neuromyelitis Optica and Non–Organ-Specific Autoimmunity
6. Rheumatic Diseases and Transverse Myelitis
7. ADEM, NMO, ON, Recurrent TM, TM with Lupus, Sarcoidosis, Sjogren’s and HIV: Finding Each Other to Share Information and Support
8. Project RESTORE
9. The 3rd International Rare Neuroimmunologic Disorders Symposium
10. enroll in the Accelerated Cure Project Repository

Studies and Clinical Trials

11. Risk Factors for Acute Idiopathic Transverse Myelitis
12. The Use of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Cytokine Measurements to Investigate Depression in Autoimmune Neurologic Diseases
13. Research Volunteers Needed for a Pain Study
14. Recruiting for ACP Repository: Help us to Find the Causes and Cures for TM, ADEM, ON, NMO, MS
15. Grant Awarded to the Accelerated Cure Project: A Partnership to Foster Research and Clinical Care


16. MyDailyApple
17. Retreat Weekend for teens and young adults at Victory Junction Gang Camp: October 24 – 26, 2008
18. VJGC TM-ADEM-NMO Family Week, August 18-24, 2007 Thank you!
19. Center for Courageous Kids
20. Advances in Neurorehabilitation: Linking Evidence to Clinical Practice
21. 2008 California Rare Neuroimmunologic Disorders Mini-Symposium, Anaheim
22. Children’s Database
23. Allen Rucker - Learning on the Job

In Their Own Words

24. In Their Own Words Introduction
25. In Their Own Words - Logan’s story by Rachi Botha (mother)
26. In Their Own Words - Samantha Bradshaw
27. In Their Own Words - Ivor Claassen
28. In Their Own Words - Becoming a Nurse, Marieke Dufresne
29. In Their Own Words - Traci Duke
30. In Their Own Words - Kim Harrison
31. In Their Own Words - Cindy Ranii
32. In Their Own Words - Barbara Sattler


33. Maggie Winston: Choices
34. Cindy Neveu
35. Timothy A. Mulvihill
36. An Open Letter Nominating Dr. Charles E. Levy for the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Distinguished Public Service Award
37. We Don’t Want to Lose You / Increased Postage Costs

Support Groups

38. ADEM Support Network
39. Brazil Support Group
40. Canada: Montreal Quebec
41. Colombia
42. Sharecare Ghana
43. New Hampshire
44. Glasgow, Scotland
45. South Africa
46. Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) of South Carolina and Georgia
47. Dr. Douglas Kerr Presents to the UK TM Society Members in London


48. The TMA Equipment Exchange
49. ReadSpeaker Added to www.myelitis.org
50. Learning about TM and the Other Neuroimmunologic Disorders: Bibliography and Videos on www.myelitis.org
51. The TMA Newsletter and Journal Archives
52. Important Reminder About The Transverse Myelitis Association Membership Directory
53. Help Wanted: Keeping Our Membership Information Accurate
54. Contacting the TMA by Email
55. Helping to Fund the Work of Your TMA
56. Purchase Seasonal or Anytime Cards from Café Press and Support the TMA
57. Honor the Children in Our Community and Support the TMA 
58. Where in the world are the TMA Wristbands?
59. The Transverse Myelitis Association 2006 and 2007 Statements of Financial Activities